The Myth of Psychotherapy: Mental Healing as Religion, Rhetoric, and Repression

The book is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, including edge wear and some creasing. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket, as this is a paperback edition.

Thomas Szasz's "The Myth of Psychotherapy: Mental Healing as Religion, Rhetoric, and Repression" was published by Anchor Books, Anchor Press/Doubleday in Garden City, New York, in 1979. This paperback edition explores the controversial view of psychotherapy as a modern myth, examining its role in society and its parallels with religious practices. Szasz, a prominent figure in the field of psychiatry, challenges conventional beliefs about mental health treatment, making this work a significant contribution to psychological and philosophical discourse. The book is particularly notable for its critical perspective on the institutionalization of mental health practices. This specific edition is a paperback, differing from earlier hardcover releases, and is a valuable addition for those interested in the history and critique of psychotherapy. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear on the cover but intact pages.